Configuring the RF signal
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User Manual 1179.1341.02 ─ 05
Remote command:
n.a.
Step
Sets the step width for the RF level sweep in dB.
The "RF level sweep" mode increases or decreases the level value linearly by the set
value.
Remote command:
[:SOURce<hw>]:SWEep:POWer:STEP[:LOGarithmic]
Setting Characteristics
Selects additional quality characteristics to optimize the behavior of the RF signal level
for the specific application.
"Auto"
Sets the RF output level automatically according to the selected
mode.
In this mode, the instrument provides the highest dynamic range and
fastest setting times, as specified in the data sheet.
The RF signal is shortly blanked when the step attenuator is switch-
ing.
"Uninterrupted"
Suppresses blanking at level transitions. Frequency transitions can
lead to an RF level blanking due to hardware specific switching
points.
This mode reduces the dynamic range of the instrument. The step
attenuator is fixed.
Note:
Do not use the mode "I/Q Modulator > Optimization Mode > High
Quality" in combination with the modes "RF Level > Setting Charac-
teristics > Uninterrupted/Strictly Monotone".
The high quality I/Q optimization leads to RF signal interruption. The
requirements of the RF level modes "Uninterrupted" and "Strictly
Monotone" can not be fulfilled.
"Strictly Monotone"
Executes signal level changes monotonically increasing or decreas-
ing.
The setting makes sure that increasing the level value exclusively
results in an increased output level, and vice versa.
All electronic switches, which might affect the monotonicity are fixed.
The operation mode is useful for applications using level searching
algorithms which rely on a strictly monotonous behavior.
"Constant-VSWR"
Suppresses output impedance variations at the RF output connector,
due to changed level settings.
"Continuous-Phase"
Suppresses phase discontinuities.
This mode reduces the dynamic range of the instrument and the step
attenuator is fixed (equates to "Strictly Monotone").
Varying the RF signal in list or sweep mode